Important things to note about the integration of technology into the curriculum:
There is no such thing as a magic wand
Teaching strategies and systematic teaching methods are still at the center of all you do in the teaching learning process. It is about the curriculum and teaching, not about the tool!
Essential Questions to keep in mind as you explore software, online tools, apps, chrome extensions and resources.
Who is the learner? Examine activity characteristics that match learning styles, accommodate student diversity and satisfy curriculum demands.
What target learning areas did you identify that could be supported by “x”?
What tools did you find that might provide dynamic learning opportunities?
How might the features of the tool support specific learner needs? Can they be customized?
Does the tool: Facilitate both teacher and learner control? Encourage flexible and risk-free learning? Allow for multi-sensory learning?
What strategies for technology integration did you notice?
Do you notice any barriers to use in the classroom?
Based upon your reading and investigations, Discuss how well your school environment is using technology to meet the needs of all learners? What needs to be changed to meet the needs of all learners? Which model of Technology Integration fits best with your thinking and why? How are you hoping to integrate more technology in your lesson plans? Do all of your students have access to technology? Do you see differences based on gender? race? socioeconomic status?
Curriculum Integration Online Investigations:
Important things to note about the integration of technology into the curriculum:
There is no such thing as a magic wand
Teaching strategies and systematic teaching methods are still at the center of all you do in the teaching learning process. It is about the curriculum and teaching, not about the tool!
Essential Questions to keep in mind as you explore software, online tools, apps, chrome extensions and resources.
1. Read these Blog Posts and Articles:
Oman-Reagan, Michael (2015) Blog Post: Your Nostalgia Isn't Helping Me Learn
Sheninger, Eric (2015) Leading Future Ready Schools. International Center for Leadership in Education. http://www.leadered.com/FutureReadySchools.pdf
Blog post by Carl Hooker about the SAMR Model:
http://hookedoninnovation.com/2013/12/10/taking-a-dip-in-the-samr-swimming-pool/
2. Explore models for technology integration: SAMR and TPACK
SAMR model of technology integration (Substitute, Augment, Modify, Redefine) - Dr. Ruben Puentendura
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us0w823KY0g
SAMR by Dr. Ruben Puentendura http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/
TPACK model of technology integration (Technology, Pedagogy, Content Knowledge): Mishra and Koehler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FagVSQlZELY
http://www.tpack.org/
3. Now...do all students have access to technology in your school? your community? your state, country, world?
Reading: 5 things Every Educator should know about Digital Equity
4. Discussions and Sharing Resources: Padlet - 5 points
https://padlet.com/edge1/CurriculumIntegrationModelsBased upon your reading and investigations, Discuss how well your school environment is using technology to meet the needs of all learners? What needs to be changed to meet the needs of all learners? Which model of Technology Integration fits best with your thinking and why? How are you hoping to integrate more technology in your lesson plans? Do all of your students have access to technology? Do you see differences based on gender? race? socioeconomic status?